Gezicht op een standbeeld van Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette in Washington D.C. before 1893

This photograph, taken before 1893 by an unknown artist, captures a view of the Lafayette Monument in Washington D.C. The monument, dedicated to the French general Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette, a key figure in the American Revolutionary War, stands tall in the center of the image. The photograph showcases the monument’s intricate details, including the figures of La Fayette and other prominent figures, and its grand scale, making it a compelling piece of historical documentation. The photograph is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.